German military considering EU-wide recruitment

The German military is considering recruiting EU citizens from other countries to address a shortage of skilled workers.

The news comes amid plans to add more than twenty thousand soldiers over the next six years.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Italian authorities watching Mt Etna after earthquake and eruptions

Experts in Italy are continuing to watch for any activity around Mount Etna after a 4 point 8 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Catania in Sicily.

The earthquake hit two days after Europe's most active volcano erupted covering nearby villages in ash.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports,

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Pres. Trump makes first trip to combat zone, meets US troops in Iraq

President Trump and First lady Melania Trump made a surprise visit to US troops stationed in Iraq Wednesday

Their stop at Al-assad Air base, west of Baghdad, was Trump's first time in a combat zone as commander in chief, and came just days after Trump announced the withdrawal of some 2000 US troops from Syria

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Government shutdown enters 5th day

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The partial shutdown of the U.S. government has continued into a fifth day.
Negotiations between lawmakers and the White House were slated to restart Wednesday following the Christmas break.


But divisions over funding for a border wall remain a major stumbling block.


U.S. correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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U.S. markets seek rebound after record losses

U.S. markets bounced back in early trading Wednesday after posting
historic losses in the last session before the Christmas break.

Concerns linger over trade tensions, the President's ongoing row with
the Federal Reserve and the government shutdown.

But strong holiday spending has helped give the markets a boost.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US immigration authorities criticised after death of second child

American immigration authorities have ordered medical checks on all children in their custody following the death of an eight-year-old Guatemalan boy in New Mexico.

As our US correspondent John Clarke reports, the case has put a new spotlight on the welfare of Central American migrants 

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US judge orders North Korea to pay $500m to parents of Otto Warmbier

A US judge is ordering North Korea to pay $500m in damages to the parents of Otto Warmbier, a student who died after being detained in the country.

North Korea did not contest the case in a federal court in the US capital.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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AUSTRALIA: Brand new high rise apartment block in danger of collapse

It's a grim Christmas for some residents of a high rise in Sydney's Olympic Park precinct after authorities declared 51 units unsafe following the failure of an internal wall.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US markets plunge

American stock markets plunged on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down over 600 points going in to the Christmas holiday.

President Trump is blaming the slide on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports:

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US government shutdown enters third day with no end in sight

A partial shutdown of the US government is now in its third day, with Senators not expected to debate any new legislation until Thursday at the earliest.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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POLICE 'MISCOMMUNICATION' OVER DRONES

The UK government says police have 'miscommunicated' over the suggestion there may not have been any drones at Gatwick Airport.

Ministers have been holding a conference call to discuss the disruption caused last week when flights had to be suspended due to drone sightings.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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QUEEN URGES RESPECT DESPITE DIVISIONS

The Christmas Day broadcast from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will call for 'greater understanding'.

The annual recorded message will urge people with differing views to treat each other with respect.

It's being interpreted as a possible reference to Brexit - with the UK's Parliament divided over how to leave the EU in March.

Royal commentator Alastair Bruce says the Queen's broadcast will strike the right tone.

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WARNINGS OF NEW TSUNAMI IN INDONESIA

There are fears of a new Tsunami in Indonesia - with residents warned to stay away from beaches near the Anak Krakatau volcano.

Giant waves killed at least 281 people on Saturday on the islands of Sumatra and Java.

It's thought the disaster was caused by volcanic activity which caused undersea landslides.

Anak Krakatau has been erupting over the weekend.

Kathy Mueller from the International Red Cross says its teams are headed to remote regions.

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Indian government criticised for authorising mass surveillance of computers

Days after the Indian government passed an order authorising ten agencies with powers to intercept, monitor, decrypt information from any computer in the country, critics have called this an attempt to create a 'surveillance state'.

The Indian government has defended the move, saying this will help the establishment track terrorist activity online.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. government shutdown to last through Christmas

A partial shutdown of the U.S. government which began at midnight on
Friday will continue through the Christmas holiday.

The Senate has adjourned until Thursday as lawmakers remain divided
over whether to allocate $5 bn. for President Trump's border wall.

And a Trump aide warns the government could stay closed into the new year.  

This shutdown is expected to leave hundreds of thousands of people unpaid.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump sends Mattis to the exit early

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he plans to replace outgoing
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis two months earlier than planned.

Mattis abruptly quit last week and sources say the President was
angered by the rested four-star general's resignation letter.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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INDONESIA: Tsunami update

A tsunami triggered by an underwater landslide from volcanic eruptions has hit beaches in Indonesia, killing at least 222 people and injuring more than 800.
People ran in fear as five metre waves flooded streets and swept away homes and vehicles on Saturday night.
Arthur Stevens has more

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INDONESIA: At least 168 dead in Krakatoa tsunami

A tsunami triggered by an underwater landslide from volcanic eruptions has hit beaches in Indonesia, killing at least 168 people and injuring 745 more.
People ran in fear as five metre waves flooded streets and swept away homes and vehicles on Saturday night.
Arthur Steens has more

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Supreme Court Deals Blow to Trump Asylum Plan

The US Supreme Court has dealt a blow to one of the Trump administration's plans to limit asylum. The court's ruling has left in effect a lower court decision that temporarily bars the president from changing the rules for people who claim asylum after entering the country. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Recovering from Surgery

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is reportedly resting comfortably after lung surgery. Ginsburg is the leading liberal voice on the Supreme Court. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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